This update was confirmed in a letter dated September 25, 2024, from the National Salaries, Incomes, and Wages Commission (NSIWC), signed by its chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta. The revision aligns with the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024, which raised the minimum wage for workers to N70,000.

According to a press release by Caroline Embu, Acting Director of Information and Public Relations of the NYSC, the increment follows an advocacy visit by the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, to the NSIWC Chairman. During the visit, General Ahmed advocated for an enhanced welfare package for Corps Members.

Expressing gratitude, the NYSC Director General praised the Federal Government for this timely decision, emphasizing that it will not only provide much-needed relief to Corps Members but also boost their morale, encouraging them to contribute even more to national development.